Decision Memo Completed

The Italian Project

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California High Sierra Ranger District

This project will reduce fuel loading through site prep; maintain fuel breaks and reforest up to 2,975 acres.

Location

adjacent to the communities of Shaver Lake, Jose Basin and Pine Ridge, California, and to the east of the San Joaquin River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (11), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(11); 32.3 (9); 32.3(11)
Special AuthorityNational Fire Plan - Healthy Forests Initiative Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityBiomass; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
The Italian ProjectDecision Signed Date: 05/18/2022
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Carbon stewardshipFuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)